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Overview

A noted entrepreneur, food writer, and recipe developer serves up an evocative adventure story abouther quest to find healing, meaning, and a place at the table.

Hunger comes to us in many forms, writes Lia Huber—we long to be satisfied not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. Nourished invites readers on Huber’s world-roaming search to find the necessary ingredients to nurture all three. She begins her quest with an Anthony Bourdain moment in a Guatemalan village: she's slipping fresh vegetables into a communal pot of soup she's cooking up for chronically undernourished children. Village grannies look on disapprovingly... until the kids come back for more. From there, Huber takes readers to the Greek island of Corfu, where she learns the joys of simple food and the power of unconditional love; to a Costa Rican jungle house (by way of an 8,000-mile road trip), where she finds hope and healing; and finally to California's wine country, where she steps into the person she was meant to be and discovers her calling to nourish others.

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About the Author

Lia Huber is an entrepreneur, consultant, recipe developer and food writer (for Cooking Light, Bon Appetit, Better Homes and Gardens, Eating Well, and Prevention) who speaks widely about food and faith. She's the founder and CEO of Cook the Seasons, a subscription-based real food community and online menu planner, and of the website Nourish Evolution, for which she was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012 by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Lia lives, gardens, cooks and writes from her home in Northern California.

Editorial Reviews

…charming…Although Huber wears her zeal and her spiritual beliefs on her sleeve as she moves from one inspiration to the next, she's endearing, engaging company and the reader roots for her success.

The New York Times Book Review - Andrew McCarthy

The New York Times calls Nourished, “[A] charming foodie travel memoir…[Huber] is endearing, engaging company and the reader roots for her success.”

A Buzzfeed Best Book of 2017--“Lia Huber's Nourished is…deeply heartfelt, exploring her journey toward using food to nourish physically, emotionally, and spiritually.”

"An inspiring tale of faith, love and courage. Lia shares her journey with touching honesty and sharp writing in this delicious and heartfelt read."—Kathleen Flinn, author of The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry and Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good

"Lia's inspiring journey around the globe and inside her own mind and spirit will make you hungry to manifest your dreams as well as nurture and celebrate others." —Tess Masters, author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend

“Just like a delicious meal with a special friend, Nourished—A Memoir of Food, Faith and Enduring Love, will leave you feeling both satisfied and inspired. Lia Huber shares an intimate account of her life—her exciting adventures, greatest joys and biggest challenges—and how her relationship to God, good food and family have continued to sustained her. Tempting recipes sprinkled throughout give the reader the opportunity to to taste (and imagine) her most beloved, memorable meals, creating a delightful sense of intimacy with the author and her story.”—Myra Goodman, cookbook author and co-founder of Earthbound Farm

"Becoming your own person, and finding your way in life can be difficult. Lia’s honest coming of age story, demonstrates the nourishing power of food as one of the touchstones we all need to navigate life's journey." —Heidi Swanson, author of Super Natural Cooking

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

What a pleasure to read through this inspiring book of memories and recipes! I really enjoyed accompanying the author on her travels around the world and learning from her insights and wonderful spirit. It was an exciting read I know I will turn to again and again.
I also have already tried some of the delicious recipes and they were wholesome and definitely keepers. My favorite so far is the zucchini frittata, which we enjoy for either breakfast or dinner, with fresh fruit. I was inspired to learn how to better nourish myself and my friends and family through her words and travel and, of course, her cooking, too!

Gheeta

More than 1 year ago

I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. Huber's writing style is remeniscent of Madeleine L'Engle's in her Genesis series and other nonfiction: informal yet informed and very thought provoking.
Initially, I was a little leery about how much time Huber spent talking about her spiritual journey. I'm in a stage of hiatus and reevaluation around my own journey and I can imagine someone without much formal "churching" or spiritual self-examination might find these parts especially grating, but they are essential to her autobiographical narrative.
As an adopted child whose journey to the US started because her own mother has an autoimmune disease, I feel like I have a shared story with Huber's daughter Noemi. I can remember my parents' stories of the adoption process for me as well as my younger brother. They're so similar.
Even better, this journey incorporates recipes that for some of the most influential dishes Huber shares about. I can't wait to start trying them and hopefully sharing them as part of my own personal narrative. Each chapter is accompanied by a recipe--I wish I'd noticed the pattern sooner in order to mark them for future reference! Some of the recipes feature more exotic or especially ethnic ingredients you might not be able to find in a typical grocery store. I'd recommend looking at your ethnic grocery stores if you have them in your area--particularly the Asian or Latin markets as they will be more likely to have the produce items mentioned when they're in season.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

I was a little surprised at how much this book was a memoir rather than a book of recipes. Furthermore I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed the story! I want to make every recipe in the book! I found so many parallels with my own food journey and I took a lot of inspiration from hearing Lia's message. This would make a great gift to anyone you know who is on a journey of trying to eat real food.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

It’s such a rare treat when we can gobble up the very thing we’re craving. Lia Huber’s book, Nourished, stirs readers’ hunger for adventure, then transports us with her as she travels across borders and immerses herself in the families and rich traditions she encounters there.
For those of us yearning to grow in our experience of God, Lia takes us along on her faith journey with a refreshing spirit of transparency and (sometimes irreverent) reverence.
And when we find ourselves salivating at her descriptions of the creative, complex recipes she shares with her fortunate friends and students, but frustrated by thinking, “I could never make that!” we turn the page to discover the tantalizing recipes printed there. Ahhh!
Lia has provided us with such a satisfying read. She succeeds in nourishing us on every front!

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

A heartfelt story. I enjoyed Lia's journey of food and faith and the recipes were an added bonus.
Perfect book for a lazy Sunday. Highly recommend!!!!!

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

I enjoyed Lia Huber's book "Nourished, A memoir of food, faith, & enduring Love" as I could see how those things in her life evolved and grew stronger. It has a lot of her recipes that I will be trying - they sound so yummy and healthy!

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